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MV52 YWN

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,190 mi
Last recorded89,190 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 YWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,421 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/rear slightly low on handbrake effort.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,713 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,868 miles

Front wiper blades are worn.

Hand brake travel high.

Oil max 3

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 81,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades are worn.

Hand brake travel high.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil max 3

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,042 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 76,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,287 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 71,285 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 54,248 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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MV52 YWN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV52 YWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV52 YWN registered?

MV52 YWN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is MV52 YWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 YWN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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